Agency Head

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

1 employees hold this title in Commission on Higher Education. Median total compensation for the role is $240,071, above the department median of $85,523.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $240.1K
Role median: $240,071
Agency median: $85,523
Comparison: Above

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This role across South Carolina

Agency Head is held in 74 South Carolina departments. In Commission on Higher Education, the median of $240,071 ranks #13 of 74.

Highest-paying departments for this role

South Carolina State University

$347,737 · 1

State Fiscal Accountant Authority

$305,760 · 1

Department of Commerce

$301,392 · 1

Tec & Comprehensive Education Board

$299,879 · 1

Department of Administration

$296,066 · 1

Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Off

$270,000 · 1

Governor's Off-Sled

$267,036 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$264,300 · 1

Department of Public Health

$258,960 · 1

Department of Transportation

$254,099 · 1

Department of Social Services

$250,000 · 1

Public Employee Benefits Auth

$242,541 · 1

Median total compensation for the Agency Head role in other South Carolinadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Lawrence Perez

Agency Head/Commission on Higher Education

2026 total comp

$240,071

Base pay: $240,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $240,071

Lawrence Perez works as a Agency Head for Commission on Higher Education. Lawrence earned $240,071 in 2026.